Suffix -ing Worksheets
About These 15 Worksheets
These worksheets will assist students in understanding and using the “-ing” suffix in English grammar. This suffix is fundamental to forming the present continuous tense, gerunds, and participles, which are integral elements of English grammar. The worksheets comprise a variety of exercises, each tailored to address different aspects of language learning, including grammar rules, verb conjugation, and the enhancement of writing skills.
The variety of exercises ensures that different learning styles are catered to, making the worksheets suitable for a wide range of learners. These worksheets not only enhance grammatical understanding but also contribute to overall language proficiency. By focusing on the “-ing” suffix, these worksheets offer a targeted approach to language learning, beneficial for students at various stages of their English language journey.
Types of Exercises
Adding “-ing” to Verbs – These exercises require students to transform base verbs into their “-ing” form. For instance, turning “run” into “running.” This basic exercise helps students understand how to correctly form the present participle. Students are given sentences with missing words where they must insert the correct “-ing” form of a verb. This type of exercise helps in practicing the use of the present continuous tense and gerunds within a context.
Sentence Rewriting – Students rewrite sentences in the present continuous tense. For example, changing “She reads a book” to “She is reading a book.” This enhances understanding of tense transformation. Students identify and correct errors in the use of the “-ing” form in given sentences. This helps in recognizing and rectifying common mistakes.
Matching Exercises – These exercises may involve matching base verbs to their “-ing” forms or matching sentence beginnings with appropriate “-ing” phrase endings.
Creating Sentences – Students use given “-ing” verbs to create their own sentences. This fosters creativity and contextual understanding. Exercises where students group verbs based on similar rules for adding “-ing” (like doubling the final consonant or dropping the final “e”).
The Benefits of These Worksheets
Enhanced Understanding of Verb Tenses – These worksheets help students grasp the nuances of the present continuous tense, an essential aspect of English grammar. Regular practice strengthens a student’s overall grammar skills, particularly in verb conjugation and sentence structure. By using verbs in various sentences and contexts, students not only learn the forms but also how to apply them in different scenarios.
Error Recognition and Correction – Identifying and fixing errors in exercises enables students to recognize common mistakes and learn the correct usage, enhancing their writing and speaking abilities. With a better grasp of verb forms and tenses, students can write more fluently and coherently, with improved sentence structure and clarity.
Vocabulary Development – These exercises often introduce new vocabulary, aiding in the expansion of the student’s language repertoire. Mastery of a fundamental component of English grammar builds confidence in language use, encouraging more active participation in both written and spoken English.
List of Suffix -ing
Baking
Boating
Camping
Cleaning
Climbing
Cooking
Cycling
Dancing
Eating
Editing
Exercising
Exploring
Fighting
Filming
Fishing
Flying
Gardening
Hammering
Hiking
Hunting
Jumping
Laughing
Navigating
Painting
Playing
Quilting
Racing
Reading
Rowing
Running
Sailing
Sculpting
Sculpting
Shopping
Singeing
Singing
Skiing
Skipping
Sleeping
Sleeping
Studying
Swimming
Talking
Texting
Traveling
Watching
Weaving
Woodworking
Working
Writing